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Wednesday, December 25th, 2024

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Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Montgomery Fire/Rescue enhanced the holiday season for Sarah Mims and her six grandchildren by providing them with Christmas gifts.  WAKA 8
  • The Chappell family in Montgomery, Alabama, has conducted their ninth annual Christmas giveaway, emphasizing community impact and the joy of giving.  WSFA 12
  • The Montgomery Police Department has launched a Citizens Police Academy for the Hispanic community to foster understanding and communication between law enforcement and Hispanic residents.  WAKA 8

CRIME NEWS

  • An Alabama sheriff has called for an FBI investigation into allegations that two detention officers sexually assaulted minors at a Montgomery youth facility.  Alabama Daily News
  • A business on Vaughn Road in Montgomery was robbed on Christmas Eve, with two individuals demanding money and fleeing; no injuries were reported.  WSFA 12

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Alabama encourages high school seniors to apply for FAFSA over the holidays for access to Pell grants, aiming to increase applications and capitalize on available funds.  WSFA 12
  • Alabama experiences uneven improvement in teacher shortages, with significant progress in some areas but ongoing challenges in others, including a substantial reliance on teachers with emergency certificates.  Alabama Daily News

HEALTH NEWS

  • Ascension Health concludes its investigation into the May ransomware attack, offering affected patients free credit monitoring and identity theft prevention services.  AL.com
  • Alabama independent pharmacies file a lawsuit against prescription drug plan managers and GoodRx for price-fixing, contributing to over 350 pharmacy closures since 2018.  AL.com

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Holiday Running Event: 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K & Half Marathon at Blount Cultural Park

    Participants can choose from various race distances while enjoying scenic routes and the chance to win awards and finisher medals.

    Sat, 12/28/24

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  • New Year's Eve Dinner and Countdown Celebration

    Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with a multi-course dinner, live music, and a midnight champagne toast at Taste in Montgomery.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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